Richmond, VA

Police Department

Officer of the Quarter: January - March 2018

Officer of the Quarter – is Second Precinct’s Mithat Eremis!

Officer Eremis made some outstanding arrests in the first quarter:

While patrolling Sector 211, Officer Eremis spotted a suspicious car parked the wrong direction on Plaza View Road. As he approached the vehicle, all occupants fled. Officer Eremis gave chase and after several blocks he was able to apprehend one of the persons and secure a Glock 17 handgun. He returned to the vehicle where he was able to secure 4 more weapons - Ski Masks, Cell phones, Marijuana and Ammunition

On a separate incident, Officer Eremis was patrolling in the target area of Swansboro for Sector 211. He witnessed what appeared to be a brush fire that had just started. He summoned fire personnel and got potential victims out of harm’s way. He was able to locate a witness and obtain a suspect description. He circulated the area and was able to located the arsonist and obtain a full confession.